Set against the modern-day backdrop of Tokyo and inspired by real events, Stephanie Scott's 'What's Left of Me Is Yours' weaves a compelling tale of a young woman's quest to uncover the reality behind her mother's life and mysterious death. Through the eyes of Sumiko, the narrative delves into the hidden world of 'wakaresaseya,' agents hired to sabotage marriages. Sumiko's journey is tangled with the forbidden love story of her mother, Rina, and Kaitaro, the wakaresaseya hired by her father. As the intimate connections swell into a love that defies expectations, a cascade of tragic events is set in motion, binding the fates of Sumiko, Rina, and Kaitaro in irrevocable ways. Told across alternating perspectives and against a lush Japanese landscape, this novel explores the delicate moral complexities of love and the line between passion and possession.